Nominations sought in eight categories for Conservation Halton Awards

The Conservation Halton Awards recognize individuals, groups and organizations that have worked hard to protect, preserve or enhance the regional environment.

Previous winners have included residents, schools, multinational corporations, community environmental groups, and government and national non-governmental organizations.

The Conservation Halton Awards cover eight categories:

• Citizen Award – Presented to an individual who has made a significant effort to improve the natural environment within the Halton watershed

• Citizen (Youth) Award – Presented to a youth who has made a significant effort to improve the natural environment in the Halton watershed

• Community Award — Presented to a community organization, institution or business that has undertaken a significant conservation action that exemplifies wise conservation

• Corporate Award — Presented to a corporation or municipality that demonstrates leadership in protecting and enhancing the natural environment

• Education (Individual) Award — Presented to a person who has promoted a better understanding and appreciation of conservation

• Education (Group or School) Award — Presented to a group or school that has promoted a better understanding and appreciation of conservation

• Media/Blogger Award — Presented to a member of the print, radio, television or online media, including website, social media campaigns and blogs, that raises awareness of environmental issues, challenges and solutions in the watershed

• Stewardship Award — Presented to a landowner who demonstrates excellence in protecting the natural environment of their property

Conservation Halton Award recipients will be recognized at an awards night on Tuesday, June 24 at a by-invitation-only event at the Milton Centre for the Arts.